Adaptations of Energy Systems (ES)

Question 1

State the 5 adaptations of energy systems

Answer 1

Increase in creatine stores
Increased tolerance to lactic
Improved aerobic system
Increased use of fats as an energy store
Increase in glycogen stores

Question 2

Define ‘Increase in creatine stores’

Answer 2

Your body will adapt and be able to store more creatine in the muscles

Question 3

Define ‘Increased tolerance to lactic’

Answer 3

Anaerobic training stimulates the muscles to become better at tolerating lactic acid and clearing it away more efficiently

Question 4

Define ‘Improved aerobic system’

Answer 4

Long term exercise will improve the ability of the aerobic system to produce energy, improving the CV and allow increased oxygen to be delivered.

Question 5

Define ‘Increased use of fats as an energy store’

Answer 5

Allows the release of oxygen to be more sustained for a long period of time

Question 6

Define ‘Increase in glycogen stores’

Answer 6

An adapted body will allow an increased quantity of glycogen storage. Means that ATP can be resynthesized for a longer period of time.